Keith Richards, then and now at 70

By By JAKE ELLISON

on December 15, 2013 6:48 PM

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Musician Keith Richards attends The Film Society Of Lincoln Center And AMC Celebration Of "Breaking Bad" Final Episodes at The Film Society of Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theatre on July 31, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Desiree Navarro/WireImage) less

Musician Keith Richards attends The Film Society Of Lincoln Center And AMC Celebration Of "Breaking Bad" Final Episodes at The Film Society of Lincoln Center, Walter Reade Theatre on July 31, 2013 in New York ... more

Singer Mick Jagger (left) and guitarist Keith Richards of British pop group The Rolling Stones outside Chichester Magistrates Court, where they are appearing with West End art gallery director Robert Fraser, accused of offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act. less

Singer Mick Jagger (left) and guitarist Keith Richards of British pop group The Rolling Stones outside Chichester Magistrates Court, where they are appearing with West End art gallery director Robert Fraser, ... more

Keith Richards, 32 year old guitarist with rock group the Rolling Stones, and the last bachelor of the band, and Anita Pallenberg, who are to marry in London. The couple have already had three children.

Keith Richards, 32 year old guitarist with rock group the Rolling Stones, and the last bachelor of the band, and Anita Pallenberg, who are to marry in London. The couple have already had three children.

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10th May 1967: Rolling Stones songwriters, guitarist Keith Richards, left, and singer Mick Jagger share a joke in the back of a car as they leave Chichester Magistrates Court where they appeared on drug summonses. less

10th May 1967: Rolling Stones songwriters, guitarist Keith Richards, left, and singer Mick Jagger share a joke in the back of a car as they leave Chichester Magistrates Court where they appeared on drug ... more

Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrives at Marlborough Street Court, London with girlfriend Anita Pallenberg, 27th June 1973. The pair are charged with possession of cannabis. Richards is also charged with firearms offences. less

Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones arrives at Marlborough Street Court, London with girlfriend Anita Pallenberg, 27th June 1973. The pair are charged with possession of cannabis. Richards is also ... more

English rock group the Rolling Stones pose, strategically holding copies of their new album 'Sticky Fingers', in a humorous group portrait to promote it's release, 23rd April 1971. The album cover design was conceived by American pop artist Andy Warhol. Left to right: Charlie Watts, Mick Taylor, Bill Wyman, Keith Richards and Mick Jagger. less

English rock group the Rolling Stones pose, strategically holding copies of their new album 'Sticky Fingers', in a humorous group portrait to promote it's release, 23rd April 1971. The album cover design was ... more

English guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones on stage during a European tour, 1973.

English guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones on stage during a European tour, 1973.

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Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones during an interview at Atlantic Records in London, England in August 1974.

Guitarist Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones during an interview at Atlantic Records in London, England in August 1974.

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Keith Richards, 32 year old guitarist with rock group the Rolling Stones, and the last bachelor of the band, and Anita Pallenberg, who are to marry in London. The couple have already had three children.

Keith Richards, 32 year old guitarist with rock group the Rolling Stones, and the last bachelor of the band, and Anita Pallenberg, who are to marry in London. The couple have already had three children.

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Pop musician Keith Richards, guitarist with British rock group The Rolling Stones. Original Publication: People Disc - HK0178

Pop musician Keith Richards, guitarist with British rock group The Rolling Stones. Original Publication: People Disc - HK0178

Singer Mick Jagger (left) and guitarist Keith Richards of British pop group The Rolling Stones outside Chichester Magistrates Court, where they are appearing with West End art gallery director Robert Fraser, accused of offences under the Dangerous Drugs Act. less

Singer Mick Jagger (left) and guitarist Keith Richards of British pop group The Rolling Stones outside Chichester Magistrates Court, where they are appearing with West End art gallery director Robert Fraser, ... more

10th May 1967: Rolling Stones songwriters, guitarist Keith Richards, left, and singer Mick Jagger share a joke in the back of a car as they leave Chichester Magistrates Court where they appeared on drug summonses. less

10th May 1967: Rolling Stones songwriters, guitarist Keith Richards, left, and singer Mick Jagger share a joke in the back of a car as they leave Chichester Magistrates Court where they appeared on drug ... more

TOP OF THE POPS Photo of Mick JAGGER and Keith RICHARDS and ROLLING STONES, Keith Richards & Mick Jagger on the set of UK TV Show, playing Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

TOP OF THE POPS Photo of Mick JAGGER and Keith RICHARDS and ROLLING STONES, Keith Richards & Mick Jagger on the set of UK TV Show, playing Gibson Les Paul Custom guitar (Photo by David Redfern/Redferns)

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